Of course there is something overtly homoerotic about gladiators banding together either in the arena or on the verge of revolt. So, this film version of "Spartacus" aims to tell the untold story of the rebellion. No history facts are dragged into this flick. No dates, no places, no settings on the outskirts of Rome. Instead, just guys getting out of their skirts as they await the revolt Spartacus has planned. What were the guys doing in the hours before it all started? Director Csaba Borbély has a few ideas.
The men here are all gladiators awaiting their final fate before the upcoming revolt (for which none of them seem all that excited). Claudio Antonelli as Spartacus (no need to worry, he hasn't a pal who is going to bleat his name with a Brooklyn accent like dear Tony Curtis -- it's not that kind of movie), with already more verve than the usual sword-and-sandal epic actor, describes to his men what it's like to be a gladiator and the honorable way of meeting the bad end of the sword.
Their luscious bodies showing off the muscles it must take to be a gladiator, Kevin Cage and Glenn Santoro return from a fight (though neither seems to be dead, strangely) in the arena and briefly discuss Spartacus before deciding to indulge in sex. Seems a whole lot more humane getting speared by cock than it does by sword. After they remove their smashing pastel-colored leather uniforms, lighter Glenn blows the thick cock on Kevin, sporting fashionable Roman bangs. Hairy-chested Glenn gets an eager sucking from Kevin, licking with a wanton tongue. Methinks Kevin was the victor in the ring because he gets the ultimate prize in fucking Glenn's ass. His impressive cock slides very smoothly into the ass, his large balls coming right up to the asshole to show his depth. Kevin's muscled body is so hot just incessantly grinding away with no let up in the various positions. With Glenn in a shoulder stand and Kevin working downwards at him, they hit a highlight, Glenn's ass still being taken for a smooth deep ride. Glenn cums and then the regal Kevin gives a splatter.
All of the fucking has woken up a fellow gladiator, Marco Sanchez. As soon as they are done, Glenn walks over to his cell and starts kissing him, much to the noticeable consternation of Kevin. Marco may be in the cell, but his curved thick cock pokes easily through the bars, so Glenn can suck him with no problem (except for the fact that this monster is huge and hard to suck). Marco, sporting a six-pack of dreams and a tight ass that is proof of his many hours at the gym ... er, the gladiator school, also blows, doing a lively near deep-throat on Glenn, still through the bars of the cell. Glenn manages to get inside the cell (how, we're not shown), where Marco re-blows him and starts fingering him. Glenn's ass needs no break. Definitely knowing that, Marco fucks him, a bit too tentatively at first. Having just witnessed a big fuck, perhaps he wants to give Glenn a bit of a break and not work him too hard. It's not until the harder sideways position that he starts giving it to Glenn more deeply. Even better is Glenn being fucked from underneath, where Marco now pushes his hardest. The two then amiably 69 each other before shooting.
Waiting for death in the arena actually seems like a nice life. The catacombs of cells aren't necessarily comfortable, but they are overflowing with horny built men. Antonio Martinelli isn't as sold on the virtues of underground living facing imminent death, but he's cell mates with Spartacus himself, and perhaps the firebrand will learn from the master revolter, joining his cause and overthrowing Roman tyranny forever. Or perhaps they'll just get it on. But that's tension that still needs building, so let's table that for now.
Instead, Austin Rogers finds himself confronted at a cell door with three plume-helmeted soldiers shoving raging strong cocks in his direction. The faceless men don't matter to him as only their cocks are important to his lusty mouth. He zips among them, his mouth super busy with three guys to manage. The soldiers maintain their clunky facial armor, but ferocious fearless Austin doesn't mind. With both available hands and his talented mouth, he's all over them. One of them has a cock so thick that it takes both hands and the mouth to surround it. Austin is rewarded with cum blasts to his hairy chest for his hardworking mouth.
Tempers flare among the gladiators-to-be when they are all locked together. Rogerio Mateo has the loudest mouth of all (and the biggest nose according to the dialogue, although not big enough to mar his handsome face in the least). But, the guys all decide to make love, not war, and blondish Garry Preston, who had been arguing with Rogerio, gets busy sucking Marco Sanchez's dick. He makes sure Rogerio can see it from his cell, where of course Rogerio is popping his boner through the bars waiting for his turn. It's big and it needs attention, but for now, Garry has more than enough to deal with sucking just Marco. Garry and Marco bring the action closer, the teases, as they somehow open their cell door with Marco now blowing Garry with one of the story's best blowjobs. Rogerio finally gets to play when Garry backs Marco up to his cell so that Rogerio can plow his way into the bottom, still sucking Garry. The constraints of the set don't stop Rogerio from giving Marco a very fun fucking. All free, they crumple together so Garry can top, with super-handsome Rogerio watching proudly, his cock sucked by Marco. Somehow a bed appears and now the tops are more comfortable, so they alternate fucking Marco, legs in the air and ass ready for them.
In yet another sex drenched cell, strapping black man Dick James is getting his scary massive dick sucked by adorable brunets Evan Rochelle and Mario McCabe. The whopper of a dick is big enough for more than just two, so the guys open wide and take all they can, fairly passing it back and forth to the apparent happiness of its owner. Helmut Müller, a youngish long-faced hottie, is in the same cell, but spends the beginning of the scene talking with Spartacus before noticing the action right in front of him. Helmut dives for Dick's powerful prick, sending Evan and Mario into a delicious 69. When they come up for air again, Dick (grunting orders in English), continues to get sucked, but now Helmut is interested in some ass-eating, which he does with great spirit. Naturally, Dick will be a top. Evan is another natural choice because his unsung cock is quite mighty. Dick tries to split Helmut in two while Evan has Mario as his bottom boy plaything. Both tops seem to be enjoying themselves, building some speed as the fucks continue, with Dick the more facile of the two. The bottoms switch tops for some interesting riding position fucking before all four unleash their loads.
Back in the main cell, Claudio (as Spartacus) has been noticeably attracted to Antonio, coming close to touching him a few times as the other scenes have played around them. Antonio remains asleep, but has an outrageous erection. Putting thoughts of revolts aside, the slightly bearded superbly gorgeous Claudio decides to suck it. When Antonio awakes, Claudio assures him he's set the plans in motion, but Antonio asks him to keep sucking, which Claudio does eagerly. Claudio sucks for a while, with Antonio giving him no more encouragement than a few licks on the head. Undaunted by his partner's seeming lack of mutual interest, Claudio sucks spiritedly until falling on all-fours for his young supremely muscled partner. Antonio fucks him with small forceful jabs doggy and then does the same with Claudio sitting on him. He is able to maintain his tireless style for the duration, with ripped Claudio very hard throughout. Claudio pulls off at just the right moment and sends a cascade of cum down toward Antonio, who responds with his own blast.
Sexed to the max, the slaves plot their revolt and head off. History will tell us the story of Spartacus' revolt and what happened to the men ultimately. Well, look at it this way: since Rome survived the next few centuries, at least these guys had great pleasure before all the pain.
DVD features: Chapters; gallery; trailers ("Empire of Caesar: Volume 2: Master of the Sword," "Passions of War: Maneuvers" and "Str8 Off the Base); and no regional coding (playable worldwide).
A DVD Review by Brent Blue